This is the ULTIMATE list of picture book read alouds for primary grades. Every topic and season is included, and books were carefully picked by teachers!
You may or may not know – but I am obsessed with teaching kids how to read! š
However, teaching kids to read isn’t just about phonics and fluency. It’s about fostering a love of reading. š„°
One of my favorite way to do this is through picture book read alouds!
My teacher friends and I have spent hours and hours (teaching and) researching the very best read aloud books for primary teachers.
…and guess what? Now you don’t have to! š
Picking the Best Read Alouds
Trust me, this isn’t your middle-of-the-road I-can-search-Amazon list of books blog post. š
These books have been read and loved by primary teachers just like you. š Careful attention and consideration has gone into each and every book selection.
You’ll notice we give a detailed description of each book, too. We want you to know exactly what it’s about and exactly why we love it for the classroom. š
Whether you’re starting your very first classroom library, or you’re looking to add to your current library, you just can’t go wrong with any of these books. š¤©
We’ve organized the best read aloud book list according to seasons, holidays, and topics! Just click on an image to see our blog post for top picture book recommendations for classroom read alouds.
Be sure to bookmark this page! We will update this book as we create quality book lists to share with you!
ENJOY!
Back to School Read Alouds
Holiday Read Alouds
February 29th coming in 2020!
Patriot Day, September 11
Read Alouds for Primary Grade Content
Rhyming Books
Phonemic Awareness Books
Fire Safety Books
Miscellaneous Book Recommendations
My love of reading has already transferred to my baby! ? I’ve narrowed down her (and my nephew’s) favorite 11 baby books. (And that says a lot, because my husband will tell you I’ve bought them way too many books. #nevertoomany)
